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What is the main focus of clinical pharmacy as compared to traditional pharmacy?
What is the main focus of clinical pharmacy as compared to traditional pharmacy?
- Minimization of expenditure of pharmacological activity
- Minimization of side effects and risks of drugs
- Maximization of clinical effect of medicine (correct)
- Synthesis, chemistry, and preparation of drugs
What are the action levels of clinical pharmacy according to the text?
What are the action levels of clinical pharmacy according to the text?
- Monitoring patient demographics and drug preferences
- Maximizing expenditure of pharmacological activity
- Promoting drug synthesis, chemistry, and preparation
- Ensuring correct use of medicine in 3 different levels before, during, and after marketing (correct)
What does pharmacovigilance (PV) involve?
What does pharmacovigilance (PV) involve?
- Monitoring patient demographics and drug preferences
- Monitoring and assessing the safety of medicines (correct)
- Evaluating outcome research for new drugs
- Ensuring the correct use of medicine in clinical trials
What is the goal of clinical pharmacy according to the text?
What is the goal of clinical pharmacy according to the text?
Which level does clinical pharmacy operate during the clinical trials and drug information phase?
Which level does clinical pharmacy operate during the clinical trials and drug information phase?
Study Notes
Clinical Pharmacy vs Traditional Pharmacy
- Clinical pharmacy focuses on patient-centered care, optimizing medication therapy, and promoting health outcomes, whereas traditional pharmacy focuses on dispensing medications.
Levels of Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical pharmacy operates at three action levels:
- Clinical pharmacy practice level (patient care)
- Educational level (pharmacist training)
- Research level (generating new knowledge)
Pharmacovigilance (PV)
- Pharmacovigilance involves monitoring, detecting, and preventing adverse drug reactions to ensure safe and effective use of medications.
Goal of Clinical Pharmacy
- The primary goal of clinical pharmacy is to optimize medication therapy, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing quality of life.
Clinical Trials and Drug Information
- Clinical pharmacy operates at the research level during clinical trials and drug information phase, generating new knowledge and evaluating medications.
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Test your knowledge of the services provided by clinical pharmacists in various settings such as hospitals, community pharmacies, nursing homes, and clinics. Explore the differences between clinical pharmacy and traditional pharmacy, and understand the ethical considerations in clinical pharmacy practice.
